India

India: NPCI chief bids on national blockchain platform, stresses importance of digital ledger
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26 August, 2022

India: NPCI chief bids on national blockchain platform, stresses importance of digital ledger

A senior NPCI official attempts to persuade the Indian government to adopt blockchain technology, arguing that the development goes beyond...
India presses ahead with CBDC pilot run on wholesale business
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25 August, 2022

India presses ahead with CBDC pilot run on wholesale business

The adoption of CBDCs in India will be conducted in phases on FY 2022-2023, beginning with wholesale businesses, as the...
India needs to recognize blockchain separately from digital currencies: ex-finance secretary
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24 August, 2022

India needs to recognize blockchain separately from digital currencies: ex-finance secretary

According to India’s former finance secretary Subhash Chandra Garg, "blockchain was always seen as something innovative," but the technology is...
Web3 gaming: India should be a leader, not a tech support center
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23 August, 2022

Web3 gaming: India should be a leader, not a tech support center

According to a 2021 NASSCOM Industry report, over 800,000 new Web3 jobs could be created by 2030 in India; however,...
BitConnect co-founder wanted in India, faces mega scam probe anew
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22 August, 2022

BitConnect co-founder wanted in India, faces mega scam probe anew

Satish Kumbhani, co-founder of BitConnect, plunged into deeper trouble as Indian police put him under investigation over a $2.4 billion...
India: 5G deployment to accelerate blockchain technology adoption, expert says
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19 August, 2022

India: 5G deployment to accelerate blockchain technology adoption, expert says

The low latency, high speeds, and immense capacity of 5G will make smart cities, driverless vehicles, smart homes, and other...